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Cement-based rammed earth "not much better than concrete"

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Amy Peacock

Rammed earth is often celebrated as a low-carbon method of constructing buildings, but some experts are beginning to cast doubt on its sustainability credentials. Amy Peacock reports. "People are using rammed earth to sell something that is essentially concrete," said Rowland Keable, CEO of the charity Earth Building UK and Ireland and founder of Rammed Earth Consulting.
Flexible working arrangement for working parents on the cards

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Yasmin Ramlan

By By Yasmin RamlanSHAH ALAM, July 10 - Selangor is studying the implementation of flexible working arrangements for parents to ensure better work-life balance, said state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari. State subsidiary Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) has been tasked with identifying and scrutinising suitable models that could be adopted in Selangor.
EKVE progress past 89 pct, completion by December next year

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Danial Dzulkifly

By By Danial DzulkiflySHAH ALAM, 10 July - The East Klang Valley Expressway's (EKVE) development is 89.13 per cent complete and is slated to be fully operational by December 31, 2025. State executive councillor for public infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hisham acknowledged that while the project was scheduled to be completed earlier, it was delayed due to unforeseen issues, which have since been resolved.
Selangor plans free counsel to help job seekers secure employment

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Yasmin Ramlan

By By Yasmin RamlanSHAH ALAM, July 10 - The state government intends to provide free counsel to prospective job seekers as part of efforts to address the issue of unemployment in Selangor. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this includes services such as teaching them how to prepare resumes that meet current standards and mastering effective interview skills.
'Strategies in place to develop Serendah as national logistics, auto manufacturing hub'

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Danial Dzulkifly

By Danial DzulkiflySHAH ALAM, 10 July - The Selangor government has implemented several strategies to develop Serendah as the national hub for logistics, transportation and auto manufacturing, said the state executive councillor for trade, investment, and mobility Ng Sze Han. Speaking during the State Legislative Assembly session today, he explained that major investments from automakers have established Serendah as a nucleus for auto manufacturing.
Residents can still appeal; local councils must share upcoming plans

Jul 10, 2024 | newswav.com | Danial Dzulkifly

By Danial DzulkiflySHAH ALAM, 10 July - Rate-paying Selangor residents can still appeal against the new assessment tax rates due to come into force statewide next year, said the state executive councillor for local government Dato' Ng Suee Lim.
Popular Festival Criticized Amid Appearance By Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Jul 6, 2024 | newswav.com | Ryan Reynolds |Hugh Jackman

The 2024 Waterbomb Festival Seoul, a highly-attended summer event in South Korea, is at a crossroads despite attracting high-profile guests Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The Hollywood stars made a surprise appearance at the festival as part of their promotional tour for the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine, injecting a dose of international stardom into the already popular event.
Taylor's U wrong to lay off academic staff based on high salaries, says court

Jul 5, 2024 | newswav.com | K Parkaran

By: FMT, K ParkaranPETALING JAYA: A decision by Taylor's University to declare two associate professors surplus to requirements five years ago based on their five-figure salaries was unfair, discriminatory and biased, the Industrial Court has ruled. In awarding Tam Shey May and Wong Ching Lee a combined total of RM533,222, court chairman Eswary Maree said the criteria used by the university to select staff for retrenchment should be consistent with its existing employment policies and practices.
Jilly Cooper and Harry Redknapp join calls to bring back racing tips scrapped on Radio 4's Today programme

Jul 4, 2024 | newswav.com | Michael Owen

Famous horse racing fans including Dame Jilly Cooper, Floella Benjamin, Michael Owen and Harry Redknapp have criticised the BBC for its decision to end the 50-year tradition of race tips on the Today programme. The BBC announced last month that it was ditching the daily segment from Radio 4' s flagship show and would only offer tips on the biggest racing days.
Amendments to Drug Act good middle ground between penalising, rehab

Jul 4, 2024 | newswav.com | Danial Dzulkifly

By Danial DzulkiflyKUALA LUMPUR, July 4 - The proposed amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 (Act 283) are the appropriate middle path, allowing better access to rehabilitation while not excessively penalising drug users.